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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Certified Respiratory Therapist
Description
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We are looking for a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders or cardiopulmonary problems. You will work under the direction of a physician to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in their cardiopulmonary system. This includes diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods. You will also interview patients and do chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition and monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes. You will also be responsible for educating patients and their families about their conditions and teaching appropriate disease management techniques.
Responsibilities
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- Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans
- Perform diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity
- Treat patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications
- Monitor and record the progress of treatment
- Supervise respiratory therapy technicians during tests and evaluate the findings of the tests
- Teach patients how to use treatments
- Deliver emergency care, such as artificial respiration
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently
- Maintain charts that contain patients’ pertinent identification and therapy information
Requirements
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- Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- State license to practice respiratory therapy
- CPR certification
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle stressful situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a quick decision?
- How do you educate patients and their families about their conditions?
- What experience do you have with mechanical ventilation?
- How do you maintain respiratory therapy equipment?